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VE13 AUP

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,230 mi
Last recorded45,230 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 AUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,230 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 43,038 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 41,087 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 40,036 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 35,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 33,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

O/S rear reflector cracked but less than 50%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 16,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 9,286 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VE13 AUP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE13 AUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE13 AUP registered?

VE13 AUP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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